Workshop:

This workshop will present a type of traditional dance that has its roots in South Africa’s coastal region, called Ukusina. For the Zulu people, Ukusina is an expressive and rhythmic dance form with deep cultural importance. Traditionally, it was thought that no event would be complete without at least one Ukusina dance performance. Ukusina dance is a fundamental component of the social, religious, and cultural life of the Zulu people. We, as young Zulu men, believe that everyone in attendance will be drawn into a coherent action atmosphere by the intimate relationship between body movement and music, and thus learning our cultural belief, dances and roots. We will also pair the Ukusina workshop with some Zulu songs.

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